Iran war: What is happening on day 19 of US-Israel attacks?

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth MelimopoulosMarch 18, 2026 at 08:06 AM
Iran war: What is happening on day 19 of US-Israel attacks?

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On the 19th day of the US-Israel attacks, Iran vowed revenge after Israeli strikes killed security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani. Iran retaliated with attacks on Israel, causing property damage. The conflict is expanding regionally, with Iran and its allies launching attacks on Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan. Tensions are rising within the US, with a counterterrorism official resigning over perceived pressure from Israel. Iran's Foreign Minister holds the US responsible for the war. FIFA has rejected Iran's request to move World Cup games from the US despite the ongoing conflict.

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Key Claims (5)

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Iran’s FM Araghchi told Al Jazeera that the US is responsible for the war engulfing the region.

quote — Iran’s FM Araghchi100% confidence

Senior counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned, saying “we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby”.

quote — Joe Kent100% confidence

Iran launched more attacks on Israel, causing extensive property damage, after an earlier strike killed two people in Ramat Gan.

factual — Article100% confidence

Iran vows revenge after Israeli strikes kill security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani.

factual — Article100% confidence

At least 1,444 people have been killed and 18,551 injured in US-Israeli attacks on Iran since February 28, according to Iran’s Ministry of Health.

statistic — Iran’s Ministry of Health90% confidence
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Keywords

iran war 100% israeli strikes 90% revenge 80% political tensions 70% regional conflict 60% us military presence 50% strait of hormuz 50% diplomatic avenues 40%

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Al Jazeera
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Iran

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